‘From my experience, supply chain can be very technical, so I decided to make it more accessible and fun so that children can get to learn about supply chain.’

That was the voice of Adenike Onasoga, the author of ‘Semira & The Toy Trailblazers,’  at her book signing event held at Roving Heights Bookshop Landmark Centre, Victoria Island recently.

 Saying it has become imperative to close knowledge gap within the supply chain space and help prepare next generation for any future disruptions, Onasoga identified innovation as one of the gaps in the industry.

With about seventeen years of experience in the industry, she added, ‘I want to close the innovation gap for children so that they can add value from the beginning.’

Speaking further, she explained that her book breaks the supply chain into project-based learning and adventure-like safety, quality and tech-based solutions.

According to her, ‘it also takes them through the journey of collaboration and continuous improvement. It is an opportunity to challenge the young mind. There is so much the young mind can do. I’m also trying to give the book wings, in terms of exposure. More importantly, I’m particular about the children who read it.’

‘Semira, the main character, is described as a brave young lady who possesses excellent leadership qualities. Like her friends, she loves everything about toys, is very curious, and likes to see things improve.

‘Her friends have unique gifts such as safety, logistics, and continuous improvement. They also love to solve real-life problems.’ She stated.

Onasoga noted that there is a need to teach children from a very young age about innovation and efficiency. She further revealed that the location deployed in the book is called Comoros, a small island in Africa.She added, ‘I’m also trying to showcase Africa. I was very clear that the book should have an African narrative. This is my first book, but it has given birth to two other books.’

When asked about what the government should do about the kidnapped children in Oyo and Borno States, she suggested, ‘Children are the future of any country. So, they must be given the right focus. The government must ensure they are brought back. We must not let our future be taken away from us.’

A master storyteller and global supply chain leader, Onasoga’s enthusiasm for learning and educating young minds led her to write the book.

Describing the novel as Africa’s first supply chain children’s book, she further revealed the books in its series are available on Amazon in English and French.